| 67 | | - | Whereas, service to others is a hallmark of the American character and is central to how we meet our challenges; and Whereas, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health emergency that has led to unprecedented economic disruption; and Whereas, it is recognized that some employees are essential and must continue to work in person to protect the strength and well-being of our communities, regardless of the circumstances that we are presented with; and Whereas, employees in health care, grocery stores, post offices, social services, law enforcement, emergency services, emergency communications and many other professions and occupations have been considered essential workers during the pandemic; and Whereas, the widespread implementation of stay-at-home measures and restrictions on many categories of businesses produced a surge in demand for delivery services, with its effects felt at every link in the supply chain; and Whereas, essential workers are keeping the critical parts of our economy running during the fight against COVID-19; and Whereas, while many workers have been told to stay home, these essential workers have a responsibility during the outbreak to continue operations, putting them at greater risk of contracting the virus. Therefore Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring: That the Members of the Legislature express their sincere gratitude to the essential employees who are working tirelessly during this pandemic. |
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| 69 | | - | Whereas, service to others is a hallmark of the American character and is central to how we meet our challenges; and |
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| 71 | | - | Whereas, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health emergency that has led to unprecedented economic disruption; and |
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| 73 | | - | Whereas, it is recognized that some employees are essential and must continue to work in person to protect the strength and well-being of our communities, regardless of the circumstances that we are presented with; and |
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| 75 | | - | Whereas, employees in health care, grocery stores, post offices, social services, law enforcement, emergency services, emergency communications and many other professions and occupations have been considered essential workers during the pandemic; and |
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| 77 | | - | Whereas, the widespread implementation of stay-at-home measures and restrictions on many categories of businesses produced a surge in demand for delivery services, with its effects felt at every link in the supply chain; and |
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| 79 | | - | Whereas, essential workers are keeping the critical parts of our economy running during the fight against COVID-19; and |
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| 81 | | - | Whereas, while many workers have been told to stay home, these essential workers have a responsibility during the outbreak to continue operations, putting them at greater risk of contracting the virus. |
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| 66 | + | Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of Arizona, the House of Representatives concurring: 1. Article IX, section 15, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor: START_STATUTE15. License tax on aircraft Section 15. Commencing January 1, 1965, A license tax is imposed on aircraft registered for operation in Arizona, which license tax shall be in lieu of all ad valorem property taxes on any aircraft subject thereto, but nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to: 1. Regularly scheduled aircraft operated by an air line airline company for the primary purpose of carrying persons or property for hire in interstate, intrastate, or international transportation. 2. Aircraft owned and held by an aircraft dealer solely for purposes of sale. 3. Aircraft owned by a nonresident who operates aircraft for a period not in excess of ninety days in any one calendar year, provided that such aircraft are not engaged in any intrastate commercial activity. 4. Aircraft owned and operated exclusively in the public service by the state or by any political subdivision thereof, or by the civil air patrol. The amount, manner, method and mode of assessing, equalizing and levying such license tax and the distribution of the proceeds therefrom shall be prescribed by law. END_STATUTE 2. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article XXI, Constitution of Arizona. |
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| 87 | | - | That the Members of the Legislature express their sincere gratitude to the essential employees who are working tirelessly during this pandemic. |
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| 70 | + | 1. Article IX, section 15, Constitution of Arizona, is proposed to be amended as follows if approved by the voters and on proclamation of the Governor: |
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| 74 | + | Section 15. Commencing January 1, 1965, A license tax is imposed on aircraft registered for operation in Arizona, which license tax shall be in lieu of all ad valorem property taxes on any aircraft subject thereto, but nothing in this section shall be deemed to apply to: |
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| 76 | + | 1. Regularly scheduled aircraft operated by an air line airline company for the primary purpose of carrying persons or property for hire in interstate, intrastate, or international transportation. |
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| 78 | + | 2. Aircraft owned and held by an aircraft dealer solely for purposes of sale. |
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| 80 | + | 3. Aircraft owned by a nonresident who operates aircraft for a period not in excess of ninety days in any one calendar year, provided that such aircraft are not engaged in any intrastate commercial activity. |
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| 82 | + | 4. Aircraft owned and operated exclusively in the public service by the state or by any political subdivision thereof, or by the civil air patrol. The amount, manner, method and mode of assessing, equalizing and levying such license tax and the distribution of the proceeds therefrom shall be prescribed by law. END_STATUTE |
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| 84 | + | 2. The Secretary of State shall submit this proposition to the voters at the next general election as provided by article XXI, Constitution of Arizona. |
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